1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Elzie Carter; age 28; born and living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 10 Jan 1950 in
Wilcoe, WV; Ruby Irene Slusher; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living in Havaco, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Elzie Carter
[Clarence E Carter]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Sep 2002
Father: John Carter
Mother: Gertrude Dillon
SSN: 236260099
Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as CLARENCE ELZIE CARTER;
27 Feb 2001: Name listed as CLARENCE E CARTER"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Carter
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1921
Death Date: 6 Sep 2002
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Aug 1942
Release Date 1: 11 Nov 1945
Branch 2: NOAA
Enlistment Date 2: 27 May 1965
Release Date 2: 28 Aug 1967"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Elzie Carter; age 28; born and living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 10 Jan 1950 in
Wilcoe, WV; Ruby Irene Slusher; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living in Havaco, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 273; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Clyde Abel; age 22; born and living at Havaco, WV; single; married on 12 Feb
1955 at Vivian, WV; Ruby Irene Carter; age 26; born at War, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Marvin Wright; age 37; born in Hemphill, WV; divorced; living at Big Sandy, WV; married on
11 Apr 1959 in Welch, WV; Ruby Irene Able; age 30; born in War, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Robert Lee Crockett
Birth 8 Dec 1948
Death 22 Dec 2003 (aged 55)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337607 ·"Inscription: SGT US MARINE CORPS * VIERNAM
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Wilson Flanagan age 28; born in Superior, WV; single; living at 32 -1/2 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; married on 5 dec 1960 in Welch, WV; Thelma June Carter; age 16; born and living in
Roderfield, WV; single; with consent of William Floyd Carter, father of Thelma June Carter.
2. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Keith
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1961
Marriage Place: Clarendon, New York, USA
Spouse: Thelma Carter
Certificate Number: 49495
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Paul Keith
Thelma Carter "
3, Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma June Crockett, 75, of Berwind, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at her residence. Born May 7, 1944 in Welch she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Carter and Fern Carter of Welch.
Thelma was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God in Berwind. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her two husbands, Paul Keith Sr. and Robert Crockett; and two daughters, Susan Bolen and Paula Huffman."Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Paul Keith, Jr. of Berwind; two daughters,
Teresa Ritchie and husband James of Statesville, NC and Melissa Bailey of Berwind; two brothers, David Carter and wife Donna of Welch and Henry Carter and wife Sue of Petersburg, WV; two sisters, Faye Zambounis of Iredell, NC and Sandra Horn of Indiana; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren."Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Crockett family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Marvin Hess; age 6; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and
Becky; married on 17 Sep 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Annie Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of ___ and Lydia.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4199; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in 1915 in VA; married; husband of Annie Hess; farmer; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and Rebecca (Blankenship) Hess; died 14 Mar 1937 in Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pulmonary tuberculosis with diabetes mellitius; buried 17
Mar 1937 at Paynesville, WV; informant, Charlie Baker, Paynesville, WV.
4. "Bluefield Daily News"; Bluefield, WV; Tuesday; 16 Mar 1937; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"MARVIN HESS IS VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS; DIES AT HOME, PAYNESVILLE
"Marvin Hess, of Paynesville, about 28 years of age, died of tuberculosis at his home Sunday night.
"He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Hess. Further details concerning the surviving relatives and funeral arrangements were not available Monday evening."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 23 Apr 2014.
" Marvin Hess
Birth 1914
Virginia, USA
Death 14 Mar 1937 (aged 22–23)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lawrence Mullins Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and
Becky; married on 17 Sep 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Annie Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of ___ and Lydia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 9 Aug 1940; Page 1143B;
Household #357.
Listed as Annie Hess; age 26; born in WV; widow; 2nd grade education; no listed occupation; head
of household.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling
#55.
Listed as Anna M. Hess; age 37, born in WV; widow; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998
Father: No Name]
Mother: Lydia Blankenship
SSN: 235369925
Notes: Mar 1943: Name listed as ANNIE HESS"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Social Security Number: 235-36-9925
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24850, Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Aug 2019.
" Annie Blankenship Hess
Birth 1915
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Burial Lawrence Mullins Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 201958835"Additional Information Posted:
"Mother of Ruby Blankenship (Deceased), and Nellie Blankenship (Deceased)."Married to Marvin Hess (1914-1937) on September 17, 1935 in McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1935, Page 227, Application Date: September 17, 1935).
"Mother of Caldonia Hess (1936-2019).
"Also married (?) to McKinley Hicks (Deceased).
"Mother of Burten "Burt" Blankenship (1938-1995).
"Also married (?) to Sammy Williams (Deceased).
"Mother of Sammy Hess, Patty Sue Hess-Hagerman (1949-2017), Donald Lee Hess (1954-2008), and Thurman Williams.
"Death and burial information are currently unknown."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 9 Aug 1940; Page 1143B;
Household #357.
Listed as Caldona Hess; age 4; born in WV; in household of mother, Annie Blankenship Hess.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9;
Dwelling #55.
Listed as Caldonia Hess; age 14, born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Blankenship Hess.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Caldonia Hess, 83, of Jolo, WV passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Caldonia was born February 28, 1936 in Atwell, WV, a daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Blankenship Hess. She was member of the Freedom Community Church for 17 years.
"In addition to her parents Caldonia was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby and Nellie Blankenship and Patty Hagerman, two brothers, Burton Blankenship and Don Hess, and a sister-in-law, Shirley Williams.
"Survivors include two sisters, Freda Hurley and Belva Hagerman of Jolo, WV and two brothers, Thurman Williams of Stafford, VA, and Sammy Hess and wife Linda of Jolo, WV; a special niece and caregiver for 10 years, Teresa Hagerman Johnson and several other nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 1 o’clock with Pastors Alberta Mullins, Maxine Honaker and Johnny Cooper officiating at the Atwell Assembly of God at Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Atwell Assembly of God Church in Atwell, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Hess family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Elisha L. Hess; age 45; born in VA; married; grocery store merchant; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Rebecca Hess; age 41; born in WV; married; in household of hubsnad, Elisha L. Hess.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Albert Hess; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Clarence Hess; age 14; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 458; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mathena; born 24 Apr 1914 at Keystone, WV; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and Millie;
married on 5 Dec 1938 in Eckman, WV; Rosa Popp; born 28 Dec 1918 in pageton, WV; living at
Kimball, WV; daughter of Julia and Joe.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page168; written by Geneva Steele from information submitted by Ronald
Beavers, 1020 Tater Lane, East Bend, NC.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page168; written by Geneva Steele from information submitted by Ronald
Beavers, 1020 Tater Lane, East Bend, NC.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 96; WV Archives Web Site.
John Arthur Weaver; age 19; born in Glen Alum, WV; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; married on
21 Mar 1959 at Wilcoe, WV; Peggy Allene Smith; age 19; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Robert and Gladys Weaver, parents of John Arthur Weaver, and James and
Audrey Smith, parents of Peggy Alleen Smith.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; E.D. 24-3; taken 3 Apr 1940; Page 34B;
Image 4 of 64; Household #33.
Listed as Peggy Smith; age 8 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, James B. Smith.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 96; WV Archives Web Site.
John Arthur Weaver; age 19; born in Glen Alum, WV; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; married on
21 Mar 1959 at Wilcoe, WV; Peggy Allene Smith; age 19; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Robert and Gladys Weaver, parents of John Arthur Weaver, and James and
Audrey Smith, parents of Peggy Alleen Smith.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Peggy Allean Weaver
[Peggy Alleen Weaver]
[Peggy Weaver]
[Peggy Allean Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1939
Birth Place: Wilcoe McDow, West Virginia
[Wilcoe McDow|]
Death Date: 8 Aug 2000
Claim Date: 12 May 1976
Father: James B Smith
Mother: Audrey R Shazor
SSN: 274383866
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jun 1959: Name listed as PEGGY ALLEAN WEAVER;
16 Apr 1976: Name listed as PEGGY ALLEEN WEAVER;
11 May 1976: Name listed as PEGGY A WEAVER"